
Randy Sams
Republican | Arkansas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Randy Sams
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary, Special General SD26 and HD70
Race
State Senate, District 16
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1976-1978
WORK & MILITARY
SMMG Financial, LLC, President/CEO, 2015-2025
Transamerica Life In’s. Senior Markets, President, 1998-2015
AFFILIATIONS
The American College, Certified Life underwriter, 2000-2025
Institute of Business and Finance, Certified Annuity Specialist, 2018-2025
Kairos Prison Ministry, Volunteer, 2022-2025
New Heart Ministries, President/Founder, 1996-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Arkansas State Senate District 16, 2025-
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Gun Owners of Arkansas
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Gun Owners of Arkansas
2025-
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Arkansas First (2025)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion is never “medically necessary”. If the mother’s life is endangered due to the pregnancy then Early delivery of the baby to separate the baby from the mother is what should performed. Killing the baby does not save the mother’s life. Delivery of the baby is what will save the life of the mother, not abortion.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
It’s still abortion and many women have been injured from taking these drugs.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The State cannot mandate a State sponsored religion or mandate/control what can and cannot be preached/taught in churches. Our nation was founded on Christian beliefs and upon our God-given rights as citizens of the United States. No where in our constitution does it state to remove God and our Christian faith from government.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is the only democratic state in the Middle East and we should continue to support and protect their interest, which also protects our National interest.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Because of the rampant fraud, abuse and waste we see in Medicaid and Medicare programs I would be in favor of defunding both of the government's ran programs and allow the free market to provide those options to citizens.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe in the free-market and Competition in the market place should set the wages. I believe it is government overreach to mandate the minimum wage a business owner must pay the employees.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Balanced Budgets State Agency Transparency Eliminate or greatly reduce funding to State Agencies that are not necessary.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
We should allow those who are closest to the communities involved in the education of our children have the control, not the Federal government.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To rehabilitate the offender. I believe in education and the opportunities an education provides, so I believe strongly in teaching a vocation for which an individual can provide for themselves and family when released from being incarcerated.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
Our country was founded upon Judaeo-Christian beliefs and teachings. Our US Consitution is based upon those beliefs and foundations and our laws are founded upon the Constitution. Sharia law and its teachings/beliefs is not compatible to our constitution and should never be allowed in any form.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Without the right to own and bear arms to serve as an individual’s hedge against government overreach and as a means for self-defense in our homes, on our property, and of our person, none of our rights and freedoms can be guaranteed.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
It’s called “choice” and I will strongly support the parent’s rights to choose/decide what is best for their children.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
It’s in Genesis! From the beginning it’s been Adam and Eve, one man, one woman. Male and female.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian! It’s not a religion to me, it is a relationship with Jesus. I will stand upon my Christian beliefs first before party. It’s about serving others and having a reverent fear of God versus fear of man.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Must have State issued ID to vote.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
You can put a potato in the microwave and press “pizza” button, but when it’s done… it’s still a potato! They were born a male, they will always be a male.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear power
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